Happy 8 Months My Sweet Bennett Parker! I had to get sneaky this month....as you can tell I had to semi hide the sign so he wouldn't eat it. In months past, I have sat him next to the same pillow in his bed with the sign next to him. But he has gotten too quick and before I can grab the camera he grabs the sign.

Well another month down! This month he has started crawling and has gotten pretty good at it. Goes after anything and everything he can get his hands on. Pulls himself up on anything sturdy and gets really mad if he falls on his tush. He loves to bounce in his johnny jump. He continues to eat REALLY well and loves all fresh fruits and veggies. He is obsessed with his baba and I can already tell it will be a huge battle when we have to take it away. His sippy isn't for drinking it's for banging on things with. He is very vocal and is saying new words every day. He also loves to mimic words and has actually become quite good at it.

He hasn't been the best sleeper this month due to those nasty teeth that are right below the surface. I'm pretty sure we will have a mobile biter on our hands in a few short days. It has been a fun month full of firsts and we are loving every minute of watching him grow.

Working on moving his legs on his new ride

Number 2 love of his life (after his bottle) his sissy! The debate is out whether he loves her or her hair more.

Bouncing away!
Not too happy! Found him like this when he woke up from a nap!

Allelujah! There's my mommy!
One of his favorite spots
Cheesing with daddy

Sweet sissy showing him how to play music
Look I can do it on my own!

Trouble wrapped up in a towelSome pics I took of him today...8 months old exactly!

Who do you think you are fooling!

Warm Day in January!

Not much to say here, except we were very excited to finally have a few warm days to go outside and play! A little fresh air & sunshine does the soul good!

The First Snow of 2010!

Well they called for snow & ice and some people really got alot. However, to Ava's disappointment we got mostly ice and a light dusting of snow. Infact it was so cold, they lasted about 5 minutes outside. The first "snow" of 2010 was actually Bennett's first snow as well. So here are just some pictures for the memory book...and yes they are both still in their pj's!

Happy 7 Months Sweet B!

Time needs to STAND STILL! My babies are growing and changing so fast. It seems the busier we are the faster the months fly by! Bennett continues to hit all of his milestones and sweet Ava girl is reading! I'm almost afraid to blink my eyes because I'm afraid I will miss something. Like my baby boy standing UP in his crib!

As always his 6month/half birthday went by super fast (I know I am beginning to sound redundant). He continues to grow and grow...not just his body but his hair too! He DOES NOT like to be left alone, loves loves loves his sister. Is saying dada, Ada, sissy, mama and lots of other sounds. Sits on the floor and tries to scoot, and has become a pro at going backwards. Has decided he doesn't like green veggies now, but mommy has a trick up her sleeves. Spits if he gets tired of a certain type of food and loves to pick food up with his pincers and feed himself.

Thinking about crying

Daddy & "B" at Ava's Christmas program Sweet Ava girl feeding Bennett his baba. She is the sweetest most compassionate child I know. She is the biggest help to me, and does things for "B" on her own without me asking. She has no idea what is coming and I pray that Bennett will take it easy on her!

Playing in his crib and on the floor.

Well here we come month 7th...Ready or not here HE COMES!

Merry Christmas 2009!

What a wonderful Christmas it was this year! We had two special babies to share in the wonder and joy of the holidays! Ava was so into Christmas this year and truly understood what it was all about. So many times she asked for us to tell her about Jesus and why we celebrate Christmas. Her wonder and excitement for the true meaning of the holiday made my heart swell with pride. Bennett...well that sweet angel was just excited to try some new food and eat wrapping paper. However, before we know it he will be asking the same questions as his sweet sister. We were busy busy busy spending time with family this year, and we wouldn't have it any other way!

Christmas Eve was spent this year with my side of the family. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Gigi & G-Paws, opened up family presents and just spent some great time together.

Me and my sweet handsome brother!

Mimi, Papa & their bugs!So lucky to have such a wonderful Gigi & G-PawJust like when I was a child...the presents would overtaking the Christmas tree!Ava & Bennett with Minnie & MickeySo excited to get her Minnie Mouse doll!My boys!My sweet boy playing with his new trainPutting our treats for Santa & his reindeer....Bennett was trying to eat the paper and poor Ava was trying to smile for the camera.Look mom...he came and left us a note!Yummy paperSo excited with what Santa brought her!I love this picture of Ava looking back at Bennett...she loved helping him open up his presents too!Christmas Day we headed to Granny & Pops for more food and family fun!

A rare pic of me and Nick togetherUncle Adam & Aunt KalistaGranny with B & Aunt KatieAva was so excited...Katie & Adam asked her to be a flower girl in their wedding. They gave her a special book and necklace.Wow Mommy...Look a new Barbie!After we got home from Granny & Pops...two exhausted kids and one huge mess!